PROGRAM

Join SMPS Palmetto for this exciting panel discussion as we celebrate and gain inspiration from the women leaders in our industry! We will learn how these women have discovered their leadership styles as well as:

• What it takes to be strong leaders within your firm
• Challenges facing women in A/E/C leadership positions
• Ways to successfully drive change within your organization
• How to gain fulfillment outside of the workplace
• Inspiration for the next generation of women (and men!) leaders

This luncheon's goal is for you to feel empowered to chart your own leadership path, as well as be equipped with tools for success in the A/E/C community. 

Lunch will be served. Tickets are highly limited and walk-ups will not be able to be accommodated. Early registration is encouraged!

Join us as a Program Sponsor for this event!

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Tommi Jones | Vice President, LCK

Tommi Jones has 30 years of experience in planning, engineering and construction, holding a B.S. and M.E. in Civil Engineering and an MBA from Clemson University. Formerly, Tommi was Director of Project Management at Clemson University, leading teams in delivery of complex capital projects. Her career began in civil engineering consulting, specializing in water and wastewater improvements for municipalities, universities and private companies, which she has leveraged in the management of highly technical projects. As Vice President at LCK, she focuses on process improvement and delivery of quality project management services. She mentors staff and manages critical client relationships while being actively involved in business development initiatives.

Anne Marie Green | Agency Development Manager, Colonial Life

Anne Marie Green joined Colonial Life in 2024 as Public Sector Manager with a focus on South Carolina State Agencies. From 2016 - 2024 she served on the Board of Trustees for Lexington County School District One, leading the Board as Chair from 2020 - 2024. She was on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina School Boards Association and the South Carolina School Board insurance Trust. Anne Marie is a founding board member of the Unumb Center For Neurodevelopment, where she has served as Vice-Chair of the Board for 15 years. Anne Marie serves in leadership roles for other groups in our community, including the Lexington Woman's Club and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce's Women's Leadership Council. Anne Marie is a lifelong resident of the Midlands and graduated from the University of South Carolina.

Kelsey Bickley | Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Main Street District

Kelsey Bickley is the VP of Marketing & Communications for the Main Street District, whose mission is to enhance the experience and economic vitality of the downtown area through exemplary clean and safe services, placemaking, marketing, and championing quality downtown development. Prior to working for the Main Street District, Kelsey worked for Experience Columbia SC, where she promoted the region as a tourism destination and was heavily involved in rallying the community around major tourism events like the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse and the 2019 March Madness tournament. Currently, Kelsey is a board member for CREW Midlands, a committee lead for the MBLG Competiveness Council, and is the co-founder of a talent retention initiative, Crash Course Columbia.

ABOUT OUR MODERATOR

Julie Bartels | Director of Marketing, Hood Construction Company, Inc.

PROGRAM SPONSORS
Would your firm like to sponsor this program? Through the generous donations of our sponsors, our chapter is able to continue to provide high quality programs in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. Additional program sponsorship opportunities for this program are available. If you would like to become a program sponsor, please contact our Sponsorship Directors.  Program sponsorships are $500.

REGISTRATION DETAILS & CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ALL SMPS PROGRAMS
The ticket price for members and non-members includes lunch. Online registration is required. Refunds will only be granted if cancellation is made within 48 hours of the start time and will only be provided in the form of a credit to another program. No refunds will be made for no-shows. Email [email protected] for substitution or refund requests. 

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